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For something available nationwide, try Shiner Premium or New Belgium Blue Paddle Pilsener. Both are relatively "light", so to speak, but may contain more calories than the big beers.
For the Natty Lite fellow, try a Bells Oberon. My sister is a Bud Light drinker and I got her onto those last summer and she loves them. They are available almost anywhere right now so they shouldn't be hard to find. Of course if you drink Natty Lite the price is going to throw you for a loop.
Picked up an Undercover single earlier tonight. Reporting back tomorrow after sampling.Starting a new one because the last one is deep on the board and it was getting too long, I also had another fantastic limited run beer from Lagunitas this weekend that I wanted to share. Get it while you can, this is one of the best ales I have ever had.
Natty is cheap, will get you drunk, and I drink it proudly. I respect the connisseures of suds, I really do. Just ain't for me. Natty or Bud Light and I'm good to go. I approve this message.
Had Weihenstephaner Vitus Weizenbock tonight. Crisp initial taste with a spicy finish. Kinda reminded me of Christmas spice at the finish.
I respect this thought process. I rarely drink to get drunk anymore. And I for darn sure can't handle the recovery like I used to. But when I do drink with a purpose, I'm fine with light Bud or Miller.
Goes for food too. I would love to afford eating at all the best places every night, but sometimes a crappy fast food burger works just fine.
Mashburned drinking Natty Light as an adult (being generous) is the least surprising thing ever.
Had this a few days ago. A great summer-time beer that you can crush like 20 of. Also, heard from the bartender (fwiw) that it's all natural ingredients, natural process and all that stuff..Might lessen the hangovers.
Not much of a beer drinker these days. Getting into bartending/mixology, so with a few real good bar books, I've just been stocking up on ingredients, spirits and juices to make different concoctions each week. It's more fun and it makes me feel like I'm being productive. Like a mad drunk scientist.
But I've been diggin' the 21st Amendment Cans lately. Cans are making a comeback now that it doesn't taste like the tin-flavored Coors banquet beer from the 80's. The Brew Free, Watermelon and BIB are excellent.
But I've been diggin' the 21st Amendment Cans lately. Cans are making a comeback now that it doesn't taste like the tin-flavored Coors banquet beer from the 80's. The Brew Free, Watermelon and BIB are excellent.
Okay, finally tried Lagunitas Undercover Investigation Shut-down Ale. I rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars. "Hoppy with citrus on the nose. Well-balanced. Sweeter notes on the tongue. Very slight piney touch. Nice beer." No disappointments here.
I consider most of the offerings from Anchor as both tasty and impressive. Sampled 9 different styles so far. Anchor Porter and Merry Christmas were both awesome.
Another one of my favorites from up north.
Had Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA last night.
I'm still getting used to IPA's......so this was a little bitter for my taste. Had a strong aftertaste that stuck with you. Overall it wasn't too bad.....I'm just not used to them yet.
I'm still getting used to IPA's......so this was a little bitter for my taste. Had a strong aftertaste that stuck with you. Overall it wasn't too bad.....I'm just not used to them yet.
The Anchor Christmas beer recipe changes every year. If you want to try the original Anchor Christmas beer, just pop open a Liberty Ale. They liked it so much that they made it a regular offering.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifes...1ba4d4-8178-11e4-81fd-8c4814dfa9d7_story.html
Thanks for the insight. From my understanding, Liberty Ale is available nearby. Definitely must try.
Not sure if this was in the last thread, but I just tried White Rajah for the first time over the weekend. Incredibly well done IPA out of Ohio. I had always passed over it on my trips to the Liquor Barn. I won't be making that mistake again. This one's going to be a staple in the beer fridge from now on.
Blue Point Toasted Lager is awesome. Supposedly it's being distributed by Busch, but haven't seen it in KY. Anybody hear of it?
Tried two different double IPA's today...
Heller Heaven from West 6th - 4.5/5 great beer for IPA lovers.
Citra Ass Down from Against the Grain - 4.75/5 - this may be my new summer go-to for IPA's, great citrus/hoppy taste.
Heller Heaven from West 6th - 4.5/5 great beer for IPA lovers.
Citra Ass Down from Against the Grain - 4.75/5 - this may be my new summer go-to for IPA's, great citrus/hoppy taste.
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Moving back to Lexington soon. Friends, job, lifestyle, etc. will all be missed, but I don't know if I can go back to Midwest or East Coast style IPAs 
Know what you mean about West Coast style. Awesome beer. Lexington hosts 6 breweries, according to what I've read. I could be mistaken. Good luck.Moving back to Lexington soon. Friends, job, lifestyle, etc. will all be missed, but I don't know if I can go back to Midwest or East Coast style IPAs
Here is a new list of the best craft beers in America according to Zymurgys. Russian River's Pliny the Elder was named best beer for the 7th year in a row. Bell's Two Hearted Ale comes in 2nd.
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/zymurgys-2015-best-beers-in-america-results/
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/zymurgys-2015-best-beers-in-america-results/
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I believe I counted 18 on that list I've had. I like Sierra Nevada but I just can't believe the Torpedo is ranked that high. Lagunitas has about 5 beers better than that, that didn't make the list.
Wish I could score a bottle of that Pliny. It's the one beer on my wish list that I haven't had.
I went on Russian River's website and the two closest places to buy it are Colorado and Philly. I would like to try it too.
The article also included a best import list. I have not tried the top rated Unibroue La Fin Du Monde (Canada) but I see that it is available at Liquor Barn. I will pick up some at lunch for the weekend.
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Meh, La Fin Du Monde is pretty good, but it's not earth shattering. Almost seems like a Big Brewery like Bud or whoever owns those shitty watered down Molsons own.
In a 5+ year old Bengals coozie, fwtw.
Natural Light is also an adult beverage, you dimwit.
The best way to score regional beers we can't get is go on beeradvocate.com. They have a forum where people trade beer.
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